Publisher's Synopsis
Telling one's life stories can be a voyage of self-discovery, freeing up images and thoughts that have long remained hidden. Bernard Selling shows new and veteran writers how to deal with the fear of writing,recall childhood events and important life experiences,find their authentic writing "voice",and use fiction techniques such as narrative, dialogue, and inner monologue to bring their stories to life. The third edition contains a new section on creativity, including the relationship between creativity and depression, and gives guidelines on expanding into fiction writing.